Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

**Location:**Salt Lake City, Utah (Remote available for the right candidate)

**Position Summary**

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of complex electrical power systems supporting mission-critical facilities, utility-scale infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large commercial developments. This position specializes in medium- and high-voltage power distribution, power generation, protection and controls, substations, and power system studies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on ("doer") engineer with extensive experience designing and coordinating electrical infrastructure for data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and other mission-critical facilities. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.

**Essential Responsibilities**

**Power Generation \& Mission Critical Infrastructure**

· Design electrical infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, industrial facilities, and utility-scale projects.

· Design medium- and high-voltage power generation systems utilizing reciprocating engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, renewable energy sources, and hybrid generation systems.

· Design and coordinate large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including utility-scale installations exceeding 10 MW.

· Design generator paralleling switchgear, synchronization systems, and associated control systems.

· Design and specify medium-voltage UPS systems and DC power distribution systems supporting critical facilities.

· Develop reliable power architectures for continuous-operation facilities requiring high system availability.

**Medium-Voltage Power System Design**

· Design low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.

· Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment layouts, cable routing, and power distribution drawings.

· Specify and coordinate:

· Medium-voltage switchgear

· Switchboards

· Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

· Transformers

· Generators

· UPS systems

· Protective relays

· DC power equipment

· Perform service load calculations and equipment sizing in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility requirements, and project specifications.

**Protection \& Controls**

· Develop protection schemes for medium- and high-voltage systems.

· Design relay protection, relay coordination, and protective device settings.

· Develop AC/DC control schematics and wiring diagrams.

· Design generator paralleling control systems.

· Develop PLC and automation control philosophies.

· Coordinate SCADA integration and utility interconnection requirements.

· Support commissioning and startup activities.

**Power System Studies**

**Perform engineering studies including:**

* Short Circuit
* Protective Device Coordination
* Arc Flash
* Load Flow
* Voltage Drop
* Motor Starting
* Harmonic Analysis
* Dynamic System Modeling
* Power Quality Studies

**Utilize software such as:**

* SKM
* ETAP
* EasyPower
* CYME
* AutoCAD Electrical

**Provide engineering recommendations to improve:**

* Reliability
* Resiliency
* Safety
* Redundancy
* Operational Performance

**Substation \& Utility Coordination**

· Design medium- and high-voltage substations.

· Coordinate utility interconnections.

· Support projects involving substations exceeding 100 MW.

· Coordinate protection philosophies with utility providers.

· Develop utility coordination packages and technical studies.

· Grounding design.

**Project Leadership**

· Lead and engineer complex electrical power projects from planning through construction.

· Prepare engineering reports, calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.

· Perform site investigations and existing system evaluations.

· Provide construction administration including:

· RFIs

· Shop drawing reviews

· Site observations

· Punch list support

· Mentor junior engineers and designers.

**Quality Compliance**

**Ensure compliance with:**

* NEC
* IEEE
* NFPA
* NESC
* Utility standards
* Client requirements
* Applicable codes and regulations

Maintain high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and QA/QC.

**Preferred Project Experience**

**Experience with one or more of the following:**

* Utility-Scale Power Generation (100 MW )
* Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
* Generator Paralleling Systems
* Gas Turbine Facilities
* Reciprocating Engine Generation
* Fuel Cell Systems
* Microgrids
* Substations
* Hyperscale Data Centers
* Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
* Hospitals
* Wastewater Treatment Facilities

**Qualifications**

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* 10 years of experience designing electrical power systems.
* Extensive experience with:
* Medium-voltage power distribution
* Protection \& Controls
* Power system modeling and studies
* Utility coordination
* Switchgear
* Generation systems

**Preferred Experience**

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

* Power generation
* Battery Energy Storage Systems (10 MW )
* Utility-scale substations (100 MW )
* Generator paralleling controls
* SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, or Schweitzer relay systems
* SCADA
* PLC programming and integration
* Proposal development
* Business development
* Client presentations

**Desired Characteristics**

* Hands-on, execution-oriented engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving.
* Extensive experience designing electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.
* Strong background in data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, BESS, and substations.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrated technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.
* Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality